Uttar Pradesh is celebrating its 77th Foundation Day on Saturday. The state level function was organised in Lucknow. Union Home Minister Amit shah was the chief guest. Addressing the ‘Uttar Pradesh Day’ celebrations, Shah said that Uttar Pradesh is not only the spirit of the country but also going to become the growth engine of Viksit Bharat. The Home Minister said that now Uttar Pradesh is the fourth biggest economy in the country which is contributing 20 percent in the food grain pool and has become the food basket. Shah said that the state is giving thrust to Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan with its vast MSME sector. He warned that family-oriented parties, be it Congress, SP or BSP, cannot do the welfare of Uttar Pradesh.
परिवारवादी पार्टियां चाहे कांग्रेस हो, सपा हो, बसपा हो, उत्तर प्रदेश का कल्याण नहीं कर सकती हैं: माननीय केंद्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री @AmitShah जी pic.twitter.com/neUzNOO22U
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 24, 2026
On this occasion Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the State celebrations programs are being organised not only in each and every district of the state but also in different countries. He said that the new scheme One District One Cuisine will become brand of UP like ODOP.
'एक जनपद-एक व्यंजन' योजना,
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 24, 2026
75 जनपदों में 75 प्रकार की भोजन सामग्री अब उत्तर प्रदेश की नई ताकत बनेगी... pic.twitter.com/2rKqZUbAt9
During the celebrations,Shah presented the Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2025-26 to five persons including astronaut Wing Commander Shubhranshu Shukla, Alakh Pandey of famous ‘Physicswala’ Education platform, Rashmi Arya in the field of Ancient Indian education model, Famous poet Dr. Hariom Pawar and Dr. Sudhanshu Singh for his contribution in the field of Agriculture. These are the people who contributed to the growth of the state with their unique effort.
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 24, 2026
Shah also inaugurated the Sardar Patel Industrial Zone Program. The scheme aims to help youth in getting employment and Entrepreneurship.The Union Home Minister conferred awards to five district magistrates for excellent performance in Uttar Pradesh Government’s CM YUVA (Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Yojana) scheme. Loans of a total of 5421 crore rupees have been given to beneficiaries under this scheme in the state.
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